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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 7 months earlier than the VH-515 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm JX550 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Fujifilm JX550

 VH-515 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VH-515

 Fujifilm JX550 VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the VH-515.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and VH-515.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography info
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
68
lighter than average (113g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
has focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus VH-515
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $648